Joint Identity – A Trans, Nonbinary, and Queer Meeting

Meeting Format

• Big Book
• Discussion
• Birthday
• Open
• Speaker
• Transgender

Big Book

The group reads from and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book").

Discussion

A chair introduces a topic and members take turns sharing. This is the most common meeting format.

Open

Open meetings welcome anyone — family, friends, students, and people who are simply curious — not only those with a drinking or drug problem.

Speaker

One or more members share their story at length. Speaker meetings are a good fit if you would rather listen than talk.

Transgender

Hosted by and for LGBTQ+ members. Most are open to allies; the group listing will say if attendance is restricted.

Notes from the Group

This meeting is a 1 hr discussion meeting for trans, nonbinary, and queer people with a rotating format. This is a Singleness of Purpose meeting, giving chips for various lengths of complete abstinence from marijuana. Each week alternates between a 20 minute speaker followed by participation, and a reading from Glad Day: Daily Meditations for LGBT People, followed by participation. If a month includes a fifth week, the format is Round Robin Roulette. We will go around the room sharing, with each person receiving a random discussion topic. Venue Notes: Parking at the venue is limited. Additional parking is available at the Pep Boys off of Fountain Ave. The meeting is being held in the Small Terrace Room, located straight ahead, on the ground level, in between the two staircases.